Hepburn Springs
New hot springs villas offer a perfect ‘relax and recharge’ set-up
The luxurious new bush-flanked Hepburn Spa Retreat Villas are ideally placed to tap into the region’s healing mineral springs.
- by Jim Darby
Review: Victorian spa country getaway is too good to miss
Excellent dining and a popular cafe are under the same roof as this revamped Hepburn Springs hotel.
- by Anthony Dennis
Clifftop at Hepburn Springs new villas review: Shipping containers converted to luxury spaces
A weekend spent inside a shipping container might seem an unpleasant prospect, but Clifftop at Hepburn Springs has turned it into a luxurious experience.
- by Craig Platt
Retreat, surrender
Jayne D'Arcy discovers how easy it is to be seduced by the luxurious indulgence of this Hepburn Springs haven.
Breakneck Gorge Retreat, Elevated Plains review: Steel heart steals hearts
Michelle Potts takes the long view from a minimalist hilltop haven.
Top 10 places to relax: Australia's best hotel spas
In this era of jet lag, back-to-back meetings and 24-hour technology, the hotel spa has never been more important to the global business traveller.
Hepburn Spa Pavilions
Deep in spa territory, the Pavilions offers a relaxed, eco-friendly hideaway.
Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat & Spa, Hepburn Springs review: New spring for a Hepburn staple
The rain jacket is Prada, the wellies are limited-edition Hunter. We must be in Daylesford.
- by Belinda Jackson
Stay the night
David Reyne finds some cosy lodgings, from coastal getaways with open fires to inner-city Italian chic.
Shizuka Ryokan, Hepburn Springs review: A yen for relaxation
Annie Stevens discovers a way to experience the culture of Japan close to home.